"Harmony Town", a beautiful name for a place that is anything but. As a matter of fact, Harmony Town is one of the most corrupt places to live in. Ruled for decades by the infamous Vela family, who exploit all of the town's resources and inhabitants, crippling all the chances of progress and prosperity in favor of maintaining their opulent life style and control.
Currently, the ones in charge of Harmony Town are the Vela brothers: Ivan, Francisco and Antonio. So far, the most ruthless and cruelest members from the whole Vela dynasty. "The 3 Pillars of Harmony" are called because, according to them, they are the only ones who can keep the town in balance and, well, "harmony"… but soon, in a few minutes to be more precise, the 3 pillars will become 2, and the so called "balance and harmony" of Harmony Town are about to crumble to pieces.
It's a cold rainy Saturday night in Harmony Town. Most of the people are sleeping, but some other are having a great time at one of the most prestigious bars, and one of them is none other than Ivan Vela, the youngest of the Vela brothers and owner of the only bank in town, where all of his ill-earned fortune comes from. After a long night of expensive alcohol and beautiful women, Ivan has decided he has had enough for today, so he takes a bottle of the most expensive whisky (without paying, of course), kisses his mistresses good bye and leaves right to his luxurious house.
During his way back home, Ivan drinks and sings out loud celebrating how good his life is. He also mocks and laughs at some other "commoners" he finds in the town plaza trying to get some shelter from the rain while drinking some cheap beer. People hate him and he knows it, but he doesn't give a damn. Ivan knows he's untouchable and nobody is brave or stupid enough to try to harm a Vela, even less one of The 3 Pillars.
Ivan continues walking when something catches his attention. Under the branches of a big tree, there is a person hiding from the rain. It's a woman, an incredibly beautiful one. Long blonde messy hair, big green eyes and a voluptuous body only covered (or barely covered) by a white long camisole so wet by the rain that only enhances her attributes. It is, without any doubt, the most beautiful woman he has ever seen.
With some sloppy movements, Ivan combs his hair, organizes his shirt, adjust his pants and puts on his coat. After all, someone as important as himself must look presentable for such an exotic beauty.
̅ It's a cold night, isn't it? – says Ivan.
̅ It is. – replies the woman
̅ And may I ask what such a beautiful woman is doing alone in a cold rainy night?
̅ I was looking for my good-for-nothing drunk husband but I couldn't find him. I was so angry that I didn't realize that I was wearing my pajama when I left my house. And, to make things worse, it started raining cats and dogs and now I'm soaked.
̅ What a shame, my lady. Sorry to say this but seems like your husband is a complete douche.
̅ giggles You're right – The woman gets closer to Ivan and put her delicate hand on his chest –. Guess I wasn't lucky enough to find a good man such as you, Ivan Vela.
̅ blushing Oh, so you know me.
̅ Who doesn't? You're Ivan Vela, one of The 3 Pillar of Harmony and the most powerful men in the region. I have to say, I feel blessed for having such an incredible opportunity to meet you.
̅ Please, you're making me blush.
The woman moves back and crosses her arms in cold.
̅ Sorry. I'm freezing to death. I'm such an idiot.
̅ Oh, no, no, no. Don't worry. Here, let me help you – Ivan takes off his coat and covers the woman.
̅ You're such a gentleman.
̅ It's the least I can do. I would like to take you to my house, but it's still far away. Besides, my wife wouldn't like the idea either.
Once again, the woman gets closer to Ivan, but now hugs him really hard, pressing her breasts against the man's chest.
̅ It's okay – says the woman –, I already have what I need right here.
A flirty mysterious beautiful woman that appears out from nowhere, more than a dream come true, would be a huge red flag for everyone, but not for Ivan Vela. His ego is so huge and he's so used to have every woman he wants, that this is just another simple day for him. Besides, he's too drunk to even suspect something.
̅ Come here, handsome – says the woman –, we need to protect from the rain.
The woman takes Ivan to a dark alley, and there, both start kissing with passion. Filled with lust and alcohol, Ivan kisses and touches all of her body. She moans with great pleasure.
̅ I'm gonna give you something really good – says the horny man.
̅ I'm waiting for it – smiles the beautiful woman.
Ivan puts his hand under the woman´s camisole and starts fondling her leg; however, the sexual moment suddenly ends when Ivan realizes something… the woman has a missing leg.
Ivan's face turns pale and pushes the woman aside.
̅ What's wrong? – says the woman while her seductive smile slowly turns into a creepy grin.
̅ Y-You- You're the… the…! – Ivan is so scared that he can't finish his sentence.
̅ I'm what? What happen? I thought you wanted to give me something.
Ivan's horniness is replaced by absolute horror. He now realizes that, when the woman took him into the alley, she wasn't walking but hopping, just like she's doing it at this moment, getting closer to him. The man is petrified. He tries to escape, but he trips down. He tries to stand up once more, but he's so drunk that he can't do it.
̅ S-Stay away from me! – yells Ivan.
̅ grins not until you give me what you promised – says the woman.
Every hop the woman does, she changes. Her smooth hands transform into large, bony ones with large nails; her skin begins to rot; her long hair falls down; her beautiful green eyes are now glowing red and her mouth fills with teeth so large and sharp that her jaw completely dislocates.
̅ THE PATASOLA! – screams Ivan.
̅ I HATE THAT NICKNAME!! – screeches the creature.
Ivan finally stands up and tries to flee from the Patasola. Despite being drunk, the terrified man is able to run fast, but just when he's about to reach the street, the creature grabs his left leg and, with a violent sweep, rips it off. Ivan screams in agony but is too scared to stop and, just like the Patasola, he starts hopping to escape.
Ivan manages to reach the street, where he finds 2 men who immediately recognize him.
̅ HEEEEEEEELP!! – screams Ivan –PLEASE HELP MEEEEEE!!
̅ Hey, that's Ivan Vela! – says one of the men.
̅ Look, he's hurt! – says the other one.
̅ THE PATASOLA, THE PATASOLA IS AFTER ME!!
One of the men is about to help him, but is quickly stopped by the other one.
̅ Wait a minute, did you forget what he did us a moments ago in the plaza?
Ivan recognizes the men as the commoners he was mocking of a minutes ago. Still, he continues.
̅ WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! YOU HAVE TO HELP ME!!
̅ Why should we do that?! Why would we risk our butts to help you?! A fucking Vela!!
̅ DON'T YOU KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF YOU DON'T HELP ME?! I'M FUCKING TAKING YOUR HOUSES AND EVERYTHING YOU HAVE IF YOU DON'T HELP ME RIGHT NOW!!
̅ Oh, and you're still treating us like shit despite of your situation? You know what? Fuck you, Vela!
̅ Yeah, fuck you! You can't do shit to us if you don't live!
̅ NO, WAIT, I BEG OF YOU!! HELP ME PLEASE, PLEASE... AGHH!!
Suddenly, the men look how a sharp claw stabs Ivan from the back, coming out from his stomach.
̅ OH SHIT!! – Yells one of the men.
̅ THE PATASOLA! SHE'S REAL!! – yells the other one.
̅ Help… me… pl…
Ivan can't finish his sentence when the Patasola drags him once more into the dark alley. The terrified men flee from that place while they listen the screams of Ivan and the sounds of flesh and bones being tearing apart. Sounds that will haunt them for the rest of their lives.
After a few minutes, everything is silence once again except for the sound of the heavy rain that washes away the blood from the alley, leaving behind nothing that a pulp of undistinguishable remains of what a moments ago, was the cruel and hated Ivan Vela.
NEXT: THE PATASOLA ARC…